Resources from 2015
The Resource Library is where you will find the latest resources from across our publications.
New China, Old China
For those of us who live in China’s large cities, the stunning pace of technological and economic development can be overwhelming: ubiquitous smartphones, buses full of people streaming video on their hand-held devices as they commute in air-conditioned comfort, door-to-door food and grocery deliveries, super-chic cafes selling sugared caffeine or fruit libations hot or cold, Uber and DiDi rides on demand, and of course the explosion of online shopping. This is the “new China,” a thoroughly modern place that seems nicely in step with the cultural and economic trends we are familiar with back home in our passport countries.
Interview with a “Post-80s Pastor,” Part 2
Last week we posted part one of an interview with a young urban church pastor that was originally published in the Christian Times. In this post, part two, he talks about the challenges of church administration and the lack of theological resources.
3 Questions: Compiler of the Prayer Calendar
“Intercessors for China”
A ChinaSource "3 Questions" interview with the compiler of the Intercessors for China prayer calendar.
Launching China’s Biggest Missionary-Sending Initiative
The face of world mission is about to change dramatically!
ZGBriefs | November 12, 2015
NGOs in China: Seeing through a Law, Darkly (November 11, 2015, LinkedIn Pulse)
International NGOs operating in China not only need to understand how the law will regulate their operations in China, but also how the exigencies of their China operation may compel them to alter their behavior abroad. At some point, many NGOs will face a hard choice between sticking to their principles globally on one hand, and continuing to operate in China on the other.
China’s Urban Christians
A Light That Cannot Be Hidden
China's Urban Christians: A Light That Cannot Be Hidden looks at how massive urbanization is redrawing not only the geographic and social landscape of China, but in the process is transforming China's growing church as well.
Getting Rid of the B-I-G
The latest episode in our ChinaSource Conversations podcast series continues our exploration into mentoring in the Chinese context.
Interview with a “Post-80s Pastor”
The Christian Times recently published an interview with a young urban pastor in which he discusses some of the challenges of urban ministry in China. In this first part of the interview, he focuses on the need for Chinese churches to be more socially engaged, and for more theological reflection.
A Long and Glorious History
If you’ve spent any amount of time in China, you have probably encountered the phrase “China has a long and glorious history.” In fact, you’ve probably encountered it so many times that you are tempted to roll your eyes when you hear it.
Mentoring in the Chinese Context, Part 2
Walking with Leaders | Episode 3
In part two of our podcast “Mentoring in the Chinese Context,” we’ve brought back the same group of speakers to continue the conversation. In this episode they discuss what it means to be effective in ministry in the context of a changing China. They also explore the cultural complexities that should be noted when mentoring in China.